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This is the absorbing story of the development, combat use and
legacy of the influential sidearms used by the armed forces of the
Soviet Union. Featuring archive and present-day photography and
specially commissioned artwork, this is the story of the pistols
that armed the forces of the Soviet Union and its allies during and
after World War II. In 1930 the TT, a single-action semi-automatic
pistol developed by Fedor Vasilyevich Tokarev and firing 7.62x25mm
ammunition, began to supplement the venerable Nagant M1895 revolver
in Soviet military service. From 1933 the TT-33, a simplified
version, was also issued; all three would equip Soviet and proxy
forces throughout and after World War II, seeing action across the
globe. In 1951 a new pistol designed by Nikolay Fyodorovich Makarov
entered Soviet service; it became the primary Soviet military and
police sidearm during the Cold War era and continued in use into
the 21st century. The 9x18mm Makarov round was used in various
weapons used by Soviet allies, notably the Czech vz 82, the
Hungarian FEG PA63 and the Polish P64 and P83.The PM was quickly
joined by the Stechkin machine pistol. Other specialized versions
of the Makarov were developed, including the PB suppressed version
and the 5.45x18mm PSM, a more compact version. Initially developed
in 1990, the improved PMM version of the Makarov was intended
primarily to increase the stopping power of the 9x18mm round by
chambering a higher-pressure load. In this study, noted weaponry
expert Leroy Thompson tells the story of the Tokarev, Makarov,
Stechkin and other handguns in service with Soviet and other forces
around the world, exploring the development, combat use and legacy
of these formidable firearms.
The Fairbairn-Sykes Commando dagger has become iconic as the most
widely recognized fighting knife in the world. The origins of the
dagger can be traced to Shanghai in the 1930s where W. E. Fairbairn
and US Marine officers including Sam Yeaton carried out experiments
in developing what they considered the perfect knife for close
combat.
When Fairbairn and Sykes became instructors for the Commandos, they
refined the design which would evolve into the classic
Fairbairn-Sykes dagger. The dagger was first used during early
Commando raids into occupied Europe but saw action in every theatre
of World War II. US Rangers and Marines who had trained with the
Commandos took their Fairbairn-Sykes daggers home which also
influenced the development of American Special Forces daggers. The
Fairbairn-Sykes remained in use with many units after the war, and
has become a symbol of commando and special forces units throughout
the world.
World-renowned expert in the fields of counter-terrorism, hostage
rescue and VIP protection, Leroy Thompson has produced a
comprehensive guide to counter-insurgency. His experiences both in
the field and in training showcase the latest methods and
technologies available and this fully illustrated book reveals many
of the secrets of his trade. Counter-insurgency is fast becoming
one of the most important aspects of police and military work
around the world, with forces often deployed at short notice to
fight against an ill-defined enemy. With this in mind, Leroy
Thompson describes the techniques best employed in a variety of
situations, all illustrated with pictures and explained with
examples of their use. He stresses that the primary concern in
every situation ought to be a 'Hearts and Minds' style operation
comprising an attempt to achieve objectives without the use of
force - it is only after all such possibilities have failed that
the use of force should be considered, and then only by highly
trained special forces operatives. The very political nature of
counter-insurgency operations means that operatives are often
working under extremely tense and delicate circumstances.The
operations are often violent and short-lived, but Thompson
emphasises that they must be part of a wider political, social or
economic goal for success to be achieved. This well-informed and
accessible account will have significance for anyone with an
interest in world security and special operations.
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The M1 Garand (Paperback)
Leroy Thompson; Illustrated by Peter Dennis, Alan Gilliland
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The M1 Garand gave the US infantryman a marked edge during World
War II. It shot faster and further than enemy infantry rifles and
hit harder. No less an authority on killing the enemy than General
George S. Patton called the Garand, "The greatest battle implement
ever devised." At a time when opposing forces were armed with
bolt-action rifles, US troops had a highly reliable self-loader.
The eight-round clips which were used to load the M1 Garand were,
however, viewed with mixed emotions by the troops on the ground.
Some Army and Marine Corps troops allegedly felt that the
distinctive "twang" as the Garand's clip was ejected when empty
alerted the enemy that the soldiers were reloading and resulted in
an attack. But the Garand became the defining mankiller of the war,
despite its weight and magazine problems, and many US combat
veterans consider it one of the key reasons they survived the war.
Making its debut in 1935, the Browning High-Power was the world's
most widely used military pistol for much of the 20th century.
Military and law-enforcement agencies in more than 90 countries
have issued the High-Power and it has seen combat in conflicts from
World War II through to the 'War on Terror'. After conquering
Belgium, Nazi Germany produced more than 300,000 High-Powers for
use by the Waffen-SS, Fallschirmjager and others, and after 1945
the High-Power became standard for most NATO-armed forces as well
as scores of others. Chambered for the 9x19mm Luger cartridge, John
Browning's High-Power improved on the classic Colt M1911 design,
especially in its use of a far simpler takedown system. The
pistol's innovative 13-round magazine, designed by Dieudonne Saive,
staggered the cartridges for higher capacity without unduly
increasing the grip size. During its 82-year production run at
Fabrique Nationale (FN) in Belgium, the design evolved slightly,
but a 2017 High-Power was still easily recognizable as a descendant
of the original model. Packed with gripping material including
detailed technical specifications, contemporary photographs and
highly accurate artist's renditions, this title is a comprehensive
and informative guide to the world's most iconic semi-automatic
pistol.
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The Beretta M9 Pistol (Paperback)
Leroy Thompson; Illustrated by Johnny Shumate, Alan Gilliland
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In 1990 the Beretta M9 replaced the venerable Colt 1911 as the main
pistol of choice for the US Army. At the time the decision was
controversial particularly because it was perceived that a smaller
caliber weapon such as the Beretta would lack the necessary
stopping power and range in comparison to the .45 caliber Colt. The
situation was not helped by the rumour that the adoption of this
Italian designed pistol was in exchange for the creation of US
missile bases within Italy. Nonetheless, the Beretta, although not
a perfect pistol, has since proved many of its distractors wrong
with widespread use in Iraq and Afghanistan. Written by a leading
pistol expert who currently trains US Special Forces in the use of
this weapon, this book is an honest appraisal of the successes and
failings of the Beretta design. The volume traces the Beretta
designs, which preceded the M9 as well as its use on the
battlefield, including the impact it has had on close combat
training due to the larger magazine capacity. It also details the
adoption of the Beretta by US law enforcement agencies and the
impact this has had. This is a fascinating history of a classic
pistol and its future use.
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The G3 Battle Rifle (Paperback)
Leroy Thompson; Illustrated by Steve Noon, Alan Gilliland
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Since its introduction in the 1950s the innovative G3 battle rifle has seen widespread combat around the globe, from South America to Afghanistan. This absorbing study investigates the origins, development, combat record, and legacy of this iconic rifle of the Cold War.
During the Cold War, the G3 was one of the world's pre-eminent battle rifles. Developed in France and Spain after 1945, the rifle was produced by the German arms manufacturer Heckler & Koch. Adopted by more than 40 countries and produced on licence by many more, it was widely employed during colonial wars in Africa, insurgencies in Latin America, and conflicts in the Middle East, but perhaps its widest use was in the Iran–Iraq War. Variants of the G3 have also seen substantial usage among Special Forces including Britain's Special Boat Service and the US Navy SEALs. Semi-automatic versions, especially the HK91 and HK93, remain popular in the United States, and the G3-derived HK11 and HK21 family of light machine guns have also been widely adopted by military and law-enforcement units across the world. Fully illustrated with specially commissioned artwork, this study examines one of the iconic weapons of the Cold War era.
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The M1 Carbine (Paperback)
Leroy Thompson; Illustrated by Peter Dennis, Alan Gilliland
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The M1 Carbine was produced in more numbers than any other US small
arm in World War II. In 1938 the US Chief of Infantry requested
that the Ordnance Department develop a carbine or light rifle to be
used by service and support troops, artillerymen, machinegun crews,
tankers, mortar crews and other troops not needing the power of the
M1 Garand rifle. The development of this new weapon was given an
added impetus by Germany's successful use of airborne and glider
troops early on in World War II. This caused a fear amongst US
officers that troops normally considered "behind the lines"
personnel might have to fight elite German troops and would
therefore require a more effective weapon than their standard
pistols. The resulting M1 Carbine was a not a shortened version of
the standard service rifle but instead a brand-new design
chambering a new cartridge. This new weapon would see service in
every theater and with all US service arms as well as American and
Allied special units including the OSS, Merrill's Marauders, the
SAS and the SBS. Eventually numerous manufacturers would combine to
produce over six million M1 Carbines before the end of the war.
This new title provides an in-depth analysis on this crucial,
trailblazing weapon.
America deployed a diverse group of special operations forces (SOF)
throughout World War II and in Korea. These elite units quickly
earned a redoubtable reputation and proved themselves adept at
hit-and-run raids, gathering intelligence in long-range patrols,
rescuing PoWs and living and fighting in hostile environments. This
valuable, fully illustrated guide includes more than 100 rare and
unusual photographs of the men, uniforms, special equipment and
insignia of these elite troops. Units covered include the Marine
Raider regiments and Paramarines; Ranger battalions; 'Merill's
Marauders'; the Special Service Force, OSS teams; Naval CDUs; and
ski and mountain troops.
Relevant Treatment Issues in Substance Abuse Counseling provides
future counselors with carefully curated, enlightening articles
about the challenges and opportunities practitioners in the field
face today. The anthology is divided into four sections. Section I
contains selections that introduce the reader to the world of drug
use, abuse, and addiction. In Section II, students read about
administrative and structural issues regarding the treatment of
substance abuse disorders. The readings discuss the agencies
responsible for substance abuse treatment in the U.S., the
importance of post-incarceration care for drug offenders, and how
to treat individuals in the workforce who are also addicted to
substances. Section III examines the types of psychological
interventions that have proven to be effective in the treatment of
substance abuse, including cognitive behavioral approaches and
solution-focused group therapy. The final section covers additional
issues to be addressed in treating substance abuse in the age of
advancement and multiculturalism. Designed to inspire reflection
and discussion, Relevant Treatment Issues in Substance Abuse
Counseling is an ideal resource for future counselors and
practitioners.
For forty years, H. Leroy Thompson served as a counselor and a
trainer of counselors, with a focus on chemical dependency. During
this time, he has come to realize that, as significant as theory is
to counseling, when it comes to effective results, practice is the
key.
"Unwrapping the Gifts of Recovery" is a valuable resource for
chemical dependency counselors that mentions theory, but focuses on
practice. Full of guides, step-by-step processes, and counselor
exercises, this book teaches tools that professionals can apply to
achieve more effective outcomes in their counseling practices.
Recovery is a joint effort between the counselor and the client,
but it begins with and will be unique to the client. Counselors
will learn the best way to elicit and engage their clients' values
and beliefs in order to help them successfully achieve abstinence,
sobriety, and recovery.
Written for chemical dependency counselors and therapists, this
book can be used as a quick reference, additional training, or a
re-imagining of how to approach the work of recovery. Readers will
be both reminded of why they chose their profession and motivated
to continue unwrapping the gifts of recovery with their clients for
many years to come.
Entering service in 1931, the 9x19mm Suomi KP/-31 submachine gun
saw extensive combat with Finnish troops during their fight against
Soviet forces in 1939-44. It was also manufactured under licence in
Switzerland, Denmark and Sweden, and remained in Finnish service
until the 1980s, an indication of its durability. Rugged and
accurate, the Suomi was a favourite with Finnish ski troops who
would strike from ambush, cutting down Soviet troops, then skiing
away into the woods. Initially used by the Finns as a light machine
gun at infantry squad level, it eventually became a dedicated
submachine gun, and since it had been designed to be more accurate
than the typical SMG, it was often even used as a sniping weapon,
or to supplement longer-ranged rifles such as the Mosin-Nagant.
Featuring first-hand accounts and specially commissioned colour
artwork, this is the story of one of World War II's most
distinctive and respected infantry weapons.
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The M3 "Grease Gun" (Paperback)
Leroy Thompson; Illustrated by Adam Hook, Alan Gilliland
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Influenced by the German MP 40 and the British Sten, the
.45-caliber M3 "Grease Gun" served as the primary US submachine gun
for almost a half-century. Designed to replace the expensive
Thompson SMG, the M3 was issued to airborne troops and others
during World War II thanks to its compact design with sliding wire
stock. An improved variant, the M3A1, was favored by armored crews
right up to the beginning of the 1990s, seeing service in 1991's
Operation Desert Storm. In Korea and Vietnam, reconnaissance troops
and special-operations forces were at times armed with the M3A1 -
also available in a suppressed version - and it was the first SMG
issued to the US counterterrorist unit Delta Force. Featuring
full-color artwork, first-hand accounts, and archive and close-up
photographs, this is the engaging story of the M3 submachine gun.
Developed to replace the Model 1892 Krag-Jorgensen rifle, the Model
1903 Springfield was a five-shot bolt-action rifle that introduced
the .30-06 cartridge - the standard US round until the introduction
of the 7.62mm NATO cartridge - and gave the US infantryman a
durable, magazine-fed weapon so renowned for its accuracy that it
remained in service as a sniping rifle for decades after it was
superseded by the M1 Garand in 1937. Extensively used in World War
I, the M1903 Springfield saw widespread combat in World War II and
Korea. During World War I, US troops developed a formidable
reputation for marksmanship aided by the accuracy of the M1903
Springfield. World War II saw the introduction of the M1903A3,
which changed the rear sight so that it was closer to that of the
M1 Garand, to allow easier training of troops who might be issued
either rifle. Illustrated with specially commissioned color artwork
and drawing upon veterans' recollections, this is the engaging
story of the M1903 Springfield, an iconic rifle prized for its
lethal accuracy that equipped US and other troops for much of the
20th century.
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US Combat Shotguns (Paperback)
Leroy Thompson; Illustrated by Peter Dennis, Alan Gilliland
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When a soldier must face multiple opponents at close quarters, few
weapons can match the effectiveness of the shotgun. From World War
I to the War on Terror, the shotgun has been a devastating weapon
in the hands of US troops. For urban combat, prisoner control and
shipboard operations, it remains as deadly today as it was a
century ago. This book examines various types, from the early
combat shotguns through to the riot gun and trench gun versions
used in World War l. So effective was the trench shotgun, the
Germans complained it violated the "Rules of War" as an inhumane
weapon, and threatened to execute troops captured carrying one.
More recently during the War on Terror, shotguns have been used to
clear cave complexes in Afghanistan and buildings in Iraq, but
especially to blow doors open during entries and searches.
Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork, this is the
story of the origins, development and the use of the combat shotgun
in US service, from the trenches of World War l, to the Korean and
Vietnamese Wars and lately the cave complexes of Afghanistan.
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